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== A. Courtroom Procedure for Self-Represented Litigants ==
== A. Courtroom procedure for self-represented litigants ==
When an accused attends court for a matter, he or she should check the court lists to confirm which courtroom the matter is to be heard in. If the court is not sitting at the time, the accused should attempt to seek out the Crown Counsel who has conduct of the matter, and identify him or herself.
When an accused attends court for a matter, he or she should check the court lists to confirm which courtroom the matter is to be heard in. If the court is not sitting at the time, the accused should attempt to seek out the Crown Counsel who has conduct of the matter, and identify him or herself.


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When interacting with the Crown (or anyone else for that matter), the accused should always be pleasant and polite. There are times when the accused needs to be more assertive but this should be done in a tactful way. The accused should always respect the Crown, even when pointing out errors.
When interacting with the Crown (or anyone else for that matter), the accused should always be pleasant and polite. There are times when the accused needs to be more assertive but this should be done in a tactful way. The accused should always respect the Crown, even when pointing out errors.


=== 2. Courtroom Demeanor & Etiquette ===
=== 2. Courtroom demeanor & etiquette ===


* Be well-groomed and well-dressed  
* Be well-groomed and well-dressed  

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